alike

1. 1
   adjective

   Very similar to each other, or the same in almost every way.

   Like two cookies made with the same cutter: they match in shape and size.

   The twins look so alike that even their teacher mixes them up.

   Our two houses are alike in size, color, and shape.

   Similarsimilar, identical

   Oppositedifferent, dissimilar, unlike

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2. 2
   adverb

   In the same way, or by the same amount.

   Our mom treats all four of us alike.

   The two best friends dress alike almost every day.

   Similarequally, similarly, identically

   Oppositedifferently

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3. 3
   adverb

   Used after naming two or more groups to show that something is true for all of them.

   The new park made kids and parents alike very happy.

   The heavy rain soaked the players and the fans alike.

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